The stylized federal eagle, the traditional symbol of German sovereignty, surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union. Along the scroll is inscribed the state name `BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND` and the year. Below the eagle the words `SILBER 925` (silver 925‰), and above it the face value `20 EURO`, as well as the workshop letter `J` from the Hamburg workshop.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
J 2018 20 EURO SILBER 925